Start Your Career in Security – No Experience Needed
Company
Commissionaires Ottawa
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$19 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Join Commissionaires Ottawa as a Security Guard. Whether you’re coming from retail, hospitality, warehouse, trades, or customer service; we’ll help you build a career in security. No prior experience required; we provide full training and licensing prep.
Why Work With Us?
• Competitive hourly wages
• Health & dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation & RRSP matching to help plan your future
• Free uniforms and training
• Referral bonuses, service awards & second-language subsidies
What You’ll Do
• Greet visitors and monitor access at reception areas
• Patrol sites indoors and outdoors to keep people safe
• Operate security systems and complete daily reporting
• Assist the public and respond professionally to situations
What You Need
• No security experience required; your customer service, warehouse, or retail skills transfer well
• Must be able to obtain an Ontario Security Guard License (we’ll guide you through it)
• Must be eligible for Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) – requires 2 valid government-issued IDs (we’ll support you through the process)
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working shifts and outdoors in all weather
Apply Today
Take the first step into a stable career with full benefits and growth opportunities at Commissionaires Ottawa. Apply now — we’ll provide the support and training to help you succeed.
NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.
Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.
Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Work Location: In person
Why Work With Us?
• Competitive hourly wages
• Health & dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation & RRSP matching to help plan your future
• Free uniforms and training
• Referral bonuses, service awards & second-language subsidies
What You’ll Do
• Greet visitors and monitor access at reception areas
• Patrol sites indoors and outdoors to keep people safe
• Operate security systems and complete daily reporting
• Assist the public and respond professionally to situations
What You Need
• No security experience required; your customer service, warehouse, or retail skills transfer well
• Must be able to obtain an Ontario Security Guard License (we’ll guide you through it)
• Must be eligible for Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) – requires 2 valid government-issued IDs (we’ll support you through the process)
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working shifts and outdoors in all weather
Apply Today
Take the first step into a stable career with full benefits and growth opportunities at Commissionaires Ottawa. Apply now — we’ll provide the support and training to help you succeed.
NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.
Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.
Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
